Daily Activities

• One side effect of having a rotator cuff injury is that it may restrict you from performing daily activities. Raking leaves, driving and even personal care may cause pain and will limit your daily routines.
  
  

Movement

• This injury will restrict you when reaching overhead to retrieve an object. Extending the arm forward for a simple hand shake may cause pain and any kind of rotating movement of the shoulder will be painful and limited.
  
  

Athletes

• With rotator cuff injuries, athletes who rely on their arm movement will find that the shoulder will be stiff and there will be resistance to movement. The pain may become worse during the acceleration of serving in tennis or pitching in baseball. The shoulder may feel weak.
  
  

Occupational Concerns

• Jobs that require repetitive movement of the arm and shoulder will be impacted with rotator cuff injuries. Painters, plasterers and even gardeners will find that a rotator cuff injury will keep them from doing their job and affect their job performance.
  
  

Considerations

• Consultation with a sports doctor or an orthopedic doctor will provide the necessary information regarding the side effects and help you determine the right approach to treatment.